Platform: PSVita
Total Playtime: 49 Hours 30 Minutes
Finally finished this one. For a licensed game, the developers had a very strong understanding of the show and the character interactions, even if the English translation was absolutely terrible. I had to sit and try to interpret the meaning behind all the incorrect translations and typos. Because I was able to look past this though, I found a very fun game with a stupid amount of content.
You play as Kirito, and can partner up with any of the main characters from SAO as well as two new ones introduced in the game. Leefa and Sinon also show up through some convenient plot to allow them as party member options. You can use any weapon from SAO as Kirito and each have their own talents, strengths, and weaknesses. Though if you use anything besides two swords you should be shot.
Combat is actually really well adapted and makes sense in the show's rules. Honestly it just feels like you're playing SAO, without you know dying when you fail. Hell, bosses even have last hit item bonuses, and people in the assault group can die permanently. Lots of stats and equipment to manage and max out, threat tables, skill points, combo attacks, it's all pretty deep. Aside from all the combat, there are a ton of side scenes with individual characters as well as the group as a whole. I've done everything from family picnics with Asuna and Yui to going on a quest to find some rare food for Pina. There are a few too many fan service moments, but you can kinda just roll with them and move along.
This is probably one of the best licensed property adaptations for a video game out there, it really is apparent how much of the show went into this title. It also helps of course that it was fun to play.
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